Notts County vs Salford City Predictions

• Salford won 2-1 in both meetings this season
• Robinson’s side won 4-3 against Grimsby in the semis
• Notts County conceded in nine of their 10 meetings with the top six

Salford can finally end League Two stay

Salford City can claim promotion to League One for the first time in their history in Monday’s League Two playoff final. They overcame a dangerous Grimsby side 4-3 on aggregate in the last round, and this could be another high-scoring contest for Karl Robinson’s side.

Salford have won 2-1 in both meetings between the sides this season, with Robinson’s side expected to return to the three-at-the-back system they used in both victories.

That should see Ryan Graydon return to the forward line, after he scored in the last meeting. The former Fleetwood winger has 11 goals across this campaign, and his 101 shots were the second-highest by any player across the fourth tier.

Notts County conceded 1.45 Expected Goals in their 1-0 victory at Chesterfield in the semi-finals, and they shipped 10 goals in 10 visits to the top six this season, keeping only one clean sheet across 10 meetings with those sides overall.

While play-off finals tend to be cagey affairs, Notts County shipped 52 goals in 46 games this term, while Salford conceded 55 xG ahead of the playoffs. Both teams are backed to find the net, with Salford tipped to repeat their 2-1 victories and gain promotion.